Trade offer. Here are the league rules. Protections are 3+2x years more than current price. So, a $1 Starling Marte can be protected for $6 for one year, $8 each year for 2 years, $10 each for 3 years, etc.; even $44 a year for 20 years if so desired. Additionally, if you have any FAAB money left (start with $100 - signings only Sunday night, $0 bids allowed) at the end of the year (or auction money - start with $260, most people used up their money), you can use this to prepay contracts. Example: You have $30 remaining FAAB and you want to sign Marte to a 5 year contract. So, it's $14 per year ($1 + $3 + $2 x 5); use your $30 to prepay $6 per year (30/5=6), meaning Marte counts $8 ($14-$6) for each of the 5 years against your $260 auction moneys.

Currently an 8 team league (may expand next year). I am currently tied for first after 6 weeks; in the 7th week, I am playing the team with whom I am trading (who is by far the worst team in the league) so I should be in first after this week after everyone has played everyone else.

I like it, if mostly bc I don't think Gattis, Werth and Zito are very relevant for you long term. Machado, Marte and Fernandez would be but the wealth of talent you receive here hedges this as a yes for me.

Still not entirely sure how the $ leagues work. But, from a keeper league perspective, I'd take this trade. You're getting a huge amount of present talent and Rosario + Jones still have a lot of great years ahead of them.

I think you first have to determine what your priority is. If you your main goal is to win this year, then I think it is a good deal for you. If you are worried about next year and beyond, then maybe not.

If I have a chance to win, then I play for now and worry about the future later on.

Given that and your current position in the standings, I think I'd pull the trigger.